Norton Simon Museum
Historical Arts
The Norton Simon Museum’s art is world-class. Its private collection includes 12,000 paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from South and Southeast Asia. The museum features touring exhibits.
Picasso, Rembrandt, Goya, and Vuillard are among the highlights of the Norton Simon collection, which includes interpretive information.
Norton Simon Museum hosts community events and programs. Events include garden parties, lecture series, and Chess at the Museum. Norton Simon offers art classes, film screenings, and concerts.
The Garden Café offers afternoon refreshments on a shaded patio.
Location: 411 W Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CaliforniaOld Pasadena’s historic downtown core features 19th- and 20th-century architecture. This retail and dining neighborhood has hundreds of boutique boutiques and small eateries.